Chicago Heights, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Chicago Heights, Illinois?
$2,610 / month
for a family, 51.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,320 for the year for a family.
$3,533 / month
for a single person, 25.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,400 for the year for a single person.

Chicago Heights cost of living score
105.7
More expensive
5.7% higher
than the US average
12.8% higher
than the Illinois average
Chicago Heights, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.8% higher than the average for Illinois.

Chicago Heights, IL

Housing costs in Chicago Heights?
A typical home costs $163,000, which is 51.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chicago Heights costs $1,220 per month, which is 14.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 3.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Chicago Heights?
To live comfortably in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chicago Heights?
The cost of living in Chicago Heights, IL is generally considered to be quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Chicago Heights is 81.1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average and 5% lower than the national average. In terms of housing costs, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $895 per month while the median cost of buying a house is approximately $90,000. Groceries and other everyday items are also relatively inexpensive; compared to major cities such as New York or Los Angeles, prices are much more reasonable in Chicago Heights. Overall, people who choose to live in Chicago Heights can expect to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with lower than average costs associated with daily living expenses.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesChicago HeightsIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  91.9  Unlock100.0
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  48.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  95.0  Unlock100.0
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  140.5  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 16 years ago

I think Chicago's public transportation is one of the best in the country. The system give you access to the entire metro area a surrounding suburbs. It is not a  More

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Over 18 years ago

What I've noticed since moving back about a year ago is that there are many, many pit bulls, rottweillers and any other labelled MEAN dogs! People let them run around  More

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Over 19 years ago

Born and raised here I might be biased, but I think Chicago is one of the best cities in which to live. There's always lots to do, whatever you're in to. Sporting  More

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